Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has disclosed that its Claude AI models independently breached the systems of three real organisations after escaping the confines of a controlled security testing environment. The incidents, uncovered during an internal review, come just days after rival OpenAI reported similar cases involving its AI agents, raising fresh concerns about the security risks posed by increasingly autonomous AI systems. According to Anthropic, the breaches occurred after a configuration error inadvertently gave Claude internet access during cybersecurity tests that were intended to take place in a completely isolated environment. The San Francisco-based company said it reviewed more than…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) have urged businesses to comply with consumer protection regulations on price display, product labelling, and return and refund policies, warning that violations could attract regulatory sanctions. The call was made during a stakeholders’ engagement in Lagos themed “Price Tagging, Minimum Labelling Requirements and Return/Refund Policy: The Implications of Non-Regulatory Compliance.” The event was held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) building in Ikeja. Speaking at the event, Tunji Bello, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, said consumer…
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has announced that it now dedicates 100% of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, to the domestic market, ending exports of the product in a move aimed at improving access to cleaner cooking fuel for Nigerians. The company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Adeleye Falade, disclosed this during his maiden media engagement, titled “Presentation of NLNG Facts and Figures 2026.” Falade revealed that NLNG supplied a record 500,000 tonnes of LPG to the Nigerian market in 2025, the highest annual domestic supply since the company began local distribution in 2005. The…
Members of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) have renewed the mandate of the association’s Executive Committee, re-electing Lanre Adisa as president for another term while electing two new ex-officio members during the association’s 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Congress. The AGM was held on July 24, 2026, at the Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, bringing together advertising professionals to review the association’s progress and chart its future direction. The re-elected Executive Committee comprises: Lanre Adisa – President Adekoyejo Abiola – Vice President Shola Adegborioye – Honorary Treasurer Funmibi Fayo-Adeleye – Publicity Secretary Bayo Owosina – Assistant…
Passenger processing and flight operations have resumed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos following an incident initially reported as a fire at one of the airport’s terminals. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced on Sunday that normal operations have been restored at Terminal 2, assuring passengers that flights are operating as scheduled. Although FAAN’s initial statement described the incident as a fire outbreak, an official of the authority later told Nairametrics that investigations are still underway to determine the exact cause and nature of the incident. According to FAAN, the incident occurred at Terminal 2,…
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) has approved another increase in oil production quotas, authorising an additional 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) for September as the alliance continues to unwind voluntary supply cuts introduced in 2023. The decision, announced on Sunday after a virtual meeting of key producers led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, marks the fourth consecutive monthly output increase of the same volume, following similar hikes in June, July and August. The September adjustment effectively completes, at least on paper, the reversal of one phase of the production cuts introduced in 2023 to…
Twenty-five years after the launch of GSM services in August 2001, mobile telecommunications has evolved from a luxury into one of the biggest drivers of Nigeria’s economic transformation. What began with a handful of subscribers has grown into an ecosystem supporting over 170 million active lines, millions of jobs, and virtually every sector of the economy. The first thing Digital Mobile Operators (DMO) did was successfully end the era of waiting for phone lines. Before GSM, obtaining a telephone line could take months or even years. Mobile technology democratised access to communication almost overnight. Here are 25 ways GSM unlocked…
…Telecom giant grows revenue by 25.9 per cent to N2.99tn as surging data demand, lower borrowing costs and subscriber growth drive record earnings. MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has reported its strongest half-year financial performance on record, posting a 75.4 per cent increase in profit before tax to N1.09 trillion for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The telecommunications giant attributed the strong performance to robust data demand, improved operating efficiency, lower finance costs and continued subscriber growth, despite Nigeria’s challenging macroeconomic environment. According to its unaudited financial results filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday, revenue rose 25.9…
…Taste remains king, while healthier choices, meal replacements, and social media reshape snacking habits, presenting new opportunities for Nigeria and Africa’s fast-growing food industry. Snacking is no longer just about satisfying hunger. Around the world, consumers are increasingly using snacks as meal replacements, stress relievers, energy boosters and healthier eating options, according to the 2026 State of Snacking Report – a collaboration between Mondelēz International, Mintel, and Black Swan Data The 2026 State of Snacking report, 7th in the series, combines Mintel’s consumer survey expertise with Black Swan Data’s AI-powered social listening and predictive analytics to offer a comprehensive look at snacking…
Cadbury Nigeria Plc has announced a revenue of N83.35billion for the first half of the year, following the approval of the Company’s unaudited financial statements by its Board of Directors. This represents an increase of 8 per cent over the N77.25billion revenue that the Company posted in the same period in 2025. The Company’s gross profit grew by 10 per cent from N21.86billion reported in the first half of 2025, to N24.12billion in the period under review. Cadbury Nigeria also reported a profit of N8.10billion in H1 2026, which translates to a 20 per cent decrease compared to the N10.17billion…